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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T797 UCFMOT history

T797 UCF is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 18 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 29 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 112,299 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Apr 2027
Mileage
112,299 mi
At MOT on 23 Apr 2026
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
742 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T797 UCF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
18 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T797 UCF was last recorded at 112,299 miles on 23 Apr 2026, 422 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,877 miles · 8 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
422 miles
Average per year
742 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 112,299 miles
  • 2025 – 111,877 miles
  • 2024 – 110,952 miles
  • 2023 – 110,455 miles
  • 2022 – 109,265 miles
  • 2021 – 108,402 miles
  • 2019 – 108,149 miles
  • 2017 – 107,792 miles
  • 2016 – 107,766 miles
  • 2015 – 106,982 miles
  • 2014 – 106,539 miles
  • 2013 – 106,117 miles
  • 2012 – 105,484 miles
  • 2011 – 104,494 miles
  • 2010 – 103,908 miles
  • 2009 – 102,212 miles
  • 2008 – 98,814 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,299 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

21 tests since 22 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,299 miles (+422)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    112,299 miles
    Test number
    150443998816

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass111,877 miles (+925)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    111,877 miles
    Test number
    698397253422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass110,952 miles (+497)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    110,952 miles
    Test number
    868013535409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass110,455 miles (+1,190)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    110,455 miles
    Test number
    823163728495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass109,265 miles (+863)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    109,265 miles
    Test number
    221440987520

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass108,402 miles (+253)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    108,402 miles
    Test number
    271634952364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass108,149 miles (+357)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    108,149 miles
    Test number
    332464047995

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass107,792 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    107,792 miles
    Test number
    948458234733
    • AdvisoryLower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

  9. Fail107,791 miles (+25)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,791 miles
    Test number
    934928236983
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe to center box (7.1.2)
    • FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear cross member (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryLower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

  10. Pass107,766 miles (+784)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    107,766 miles
    Test number
    586901076673
    • AdvisoryExhaust tail pipe to centre section flange has a minor leak of exhaust gases and is fractured
    • AdvisorySlight play in offside rear anti-roll bar D shape bush

  11. Pass106,982 miles (+443)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    106,982 miles
    Test number
    478322265061
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  12. Pass106,539 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    106,539 miles
    Test number
    226792564030
    • NoteProp-shaft universal joint worn

  13. Fail106,539 miles (+422)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,539 miles
    Test number
    636182364032
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteProp-shaft universal joint worn

  14. Pass106,117 miles (+633)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    106,117 miles
    Test number
    399037053069
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear number plate in poor condition

  15. Pass105,484 miles (+990)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    105,484 miles
    Test number
    187999452400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass104,494 miles (+586)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    104,494 miles
    Test number
    625289461052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass103,908 miles (+1,696)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    103,908 miles
    Test number
    561388560068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail102,212 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,212 miles
    Test number
    324209269050
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteClutch pedal rubber missing damage front n/o/plate

  19. Pass102,212 miles (+3,398)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    102,212 miles
    Test number
    664189069030
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteClutch pedal rubber missing damage front n/o/plate

  20. Pass98,814 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    98,814 miles
    Test number
    810664258042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail98,814 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,814 miles
    Test number
    821073958029
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Questions about T797 UCF

Does T797 UCF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T797 UCF is valid until 29 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T797 UCF?
The MOT on T797 UCF is valid until 29 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T797 UCF done?
T797 UCF was recorded at 112,299 miles at its MOT on 23 Apr 2026, an average of 742 miles a year.
Has T797 UCF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T797 UCF has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Mar 2017.
Has the mileage on T797 UCF ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on T797 UCF find?
T797 UCF passed its latest MOT on 23 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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